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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 247.03 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 247.03 and 101.38 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 247.03 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/247.03 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 247.03 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 25,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,043.90/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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